Fellow Travellers

Organisations and individuals with a similar outlook to SoF.

Nontheist Friends Network
For British Quakers of an atheist, agnostic or nontheist persuasion interested in modern theology.
Secular Buddhist Association
A natural, pragmatic approach to early Buddhist teachings and practice.
CeTR Research on human Quality.
CETR is an independent Spanish space interested in finding out more about ideas connected to religious experience in contemporary society.
Free To Believe
The open and progressive network of the United Reformed Church
Progressive Christianity Network UK
Members of the Progressive Christianity Network seek a credible and inclusive way to follow Jesus.
"We are unafraid to question traditional church teaching; we value contemporary thought and recent biblical understanding. We do not offer a set of answers but we invite you to join us in asking the questions."
The Centre for Progressive Christianity
A USA alliance that encourages churches to care about people who find organized religion “irrelevant, ineffectual, or repressive.” TCPC base their approach on an 8-point statement
Welcome to the Canadian Centre for Progressive Christianity.
"Progressive isn’t a place. It is a state of mind and the next step from wherever you find yourself entrenched. Whether in the church, in your workplace, or in your relationships, a progressive perspective is characterized by openness, passion, creativity, and a willingness to explore beyond wherever you are at the moment."
Ekklesia
Ekklesia is an independent, not-for-profit think-tank which examines the role of religion in public life and advocates transformative theological ideas and solutions. (An excellent site for news and current affairs).
Protestants dans la Ville
French language site run by Pasteur Gilles Castelnau of the Reformed Church of France in Paris. He also publishes translations of SoFN material on this site and has translated a number of articles from 'sofia' magazine into french.
Living the Questions
A 12-session video & internet-based study guide on progressive Christianity, featuring contributions by leading progressive theologians such as Marcus Borg, Stanley Hauerwas, Lloyd Geering and Leslie Griffiths
Radical Faith
A project of The Society of the Sacred Mission, Durham
SPAFER
South Points Association for Exploring Religion is a non-profit organization that was formed in 2000 by Ken Forbes, Burdett Wantland, and several others who, following informal conversations at a Jesus Seminar, felt the need to have a forum in the US Mid-South to discuss and explore religious questions and issues.
Common Sense Christianity
Some call it Liberal Theology or Progressive Christianity. These are both good names, but can be confused with a political agenda–which this site and this movement are not about. So why not just call it Common Sense Christianity?
The Student Christian Movement
A movement seeking to bring together students of all denominations to explore the Christian faith in an open-minded and non-judgemental environment.
Foundation for Contemporary Theology.
An American organisation with the aim “To present the most compelling theological issues of our time and to promote in depth reflection by the largest possible audience”
Bishop John Shelby Spong
John Spong is one of the most strident voices of Americam Liberal theology and a strong critic of the fundamentalist right. Fans of Spong should visit his site where you can sign up for a new online service in which you receive a fresh weekly essay from him.
Ship of Fools
“We‘re here for people who prefer their religion disorganized,” says the Ship‘s editor and designer, Simon Jenkins. “Our aim is to help Christians be self-critical and honest about the failings of Christianity, as we believe honesty can only strengthen faith.” A stmulating and witty site.
London Spirituality Network (LSN)
LSN is a Unitarian run initiative, but they don‘t push the connection. They hold various classes, workshops and groups throughout the London area covering a whole range of different spiritual perspectives.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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